I was given paxil last week for general stress/panic. I started having breathing problems and rapid heart rate 3 months ago. Everything comes back normal. Cariologist and pulmonologist said everything is fine.

Anyway, the first day I took it I thought I was going to shake out of my chair. I felt like had drank 30 cups of coffee. It's been 5 days now and I still have the side effects. I feel anxious in general now, and sometimes my hands shake so bad I can hardly type, not good in my profession. Other times I can't stay awake. I already called my Dr. About the side effects and he said to give it another week or so.

Karl

Hello jen,

well I started taking prozac about 3 weeks ago, and I feel just fine. In fact I feel much better then I was when I was taking celexa. I was very scared of taking prozac because I always thought this drug was for very crazy people, but I was wrong ( ofcurse :-)) I feel good calm and with less anxiety. So, I really really hope that works for you...The only side effect I had was drowsiness but thats it.
Good luck
munoz

And I think side effects for me were very tired, dizzyness. My doc also prescribed buspar together with paxil to deal with my anxiety and I think its working.